Two experienced needlepointers demonstrate how readers may use their creative skills to produce their own designs rather than relying upon expensive commercial kits. They cover all stages of the design process, from initial inspiration to starting to sew. The book includes a guide to basic stitches which will be particularly helpful for beginners, and offers advice on equipment and overcoming problems. Each chapter features a self-contained design project, taking the reader step-by-step from translating the idea on to graph paper, then canvas.